Stockyards, Chicago
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a messy, crowded scene of a stockyard. Cattle, people, and buildings fill the space, all drawn in quick, scratchy lines. The ground is uneven, with dirt paths and fences cutting through the chaos. In the background, a city skyline looms, but it’s faint compared to the busy yard. The artist packed in so much detail that the image feels alive with movement. The lines are rough and uneven, like someone scribbled fast to capture the moment. Next, check out *The Cleveland Museum of Art* to see more works like this.
